Course Description
This is an upper-level baccalaureate course for students interested in learning about community risk reduction. The student will learn how EMS can play a role in reducing risk in their community. EMS is an intricate part of the community that it serves, and the student will learn about Risk Reduction Priorities, examine ways to ensure the Sustainability of CRR, plan for Special Situations and high-risk Communities, and lastly, examine ways to ensure the Sustainability of CRR. (3 credits)
Prerequisites
- ENG 101: English Composition 1
- ENG 102: English Composition 2
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Define the Role of Emergency Medical Services Organizations in Community Risk Reduction (CRR).
- Construct a Community Risk Assessment on various communities.
- Describe and explain Risk Reduction Priorities.
- Analyze the need for planning for Special Situations: High-Risk Communities.
- Explain and justify the need for program evaluation.
- Explore and examine ways to ensure Sustainability of CRR.
- Develop and formulate CRR Intervention Strategies based on a fictitious community.
Course Activities and Grading
Assignments | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-5) | 30% |
Assignments (Weeks 1-4) | 30% |
Final Paper (Week 5) | 40% |
Total | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak State College's Book Bundle
- Walker, Beverly E., Community Risk Reduction: Principles and Practice, 2022. Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC.
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1-3 | Topic: Developing a Community Risk Assessment (CRA)
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2 | 1-3 | Topic: Developing a Community Risk Assessment (CRA) [Continued]
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3 | 2,4 | Topic: High-Risk Communities
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4 | 4 | Topic: Equity and Implementation of a CRA
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5 | 5-7 | Topic: Program Evaluation and Sustainability
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.